L2 - SPOOKY
This week you will explore a 1960s classic song "SPOOKY", the Dusty Springfield version. Originally an INSTRUMENTAL song performed by saxophonist Mike Sharpe (Shapiro), written by Shapiro and Harry Middlebrooks Jr, which first charted in 1967 hitting No. 57 on the US pop charts.
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“Spooky” is a great workout for both chords and rhythm. You’ll practise a simple Bm7 barre chord, explore minor 7th and diminished shapes, and use the chuck strum in a few different ways across a two-bar groove.
AUDIO TRACKS
The audio play along tracks will appear here within 24 hours of your first class taking place and are a great way to help with home practice.
SPOOKY: Chords Only w/click @ 105BPM
SPOOKY: Chords & Vocals w/click @ 105BPM
Download the full song arrangement to help with practice offline.
Strumming Info - CHUCK TECHNIQUE
“Spooky” gets much of its funky, laid-back groove from the chuck strum. In the main verse pattern, the chucks are shown by the blue Xs and land on beats 2 and 4, giving the rhythm a strong backbeat feel.
As you practise, aim to make each chuck short, crisp and percussive, while keeping your strumming hand moving smoothly through the pattern. Start slowly and focus on placing beats 2 and 4 accurately before building up speed.
Once the technique feels comfortable, you can use the chuck in lots of other strumming patterns to add extra rhythm, groove and texture to your playing.
This is the two bar strum pattern that covers most of the verse sections which make most of the song. The first bar is Am and the second, Bm7.
As you practise, aim to make each chuck short, crisp and percussive, while keeping your strumming hand moving smoothly through the pattern. Start slowly and focus on placing beats 2 and 4 accurately before building up speed.
Once the technique feels comfortable, you can use the chuck in lots of other strumming patterns to add extra rhythm, groove and texture to your playing.
This is the two bar strum pattern that covers most of the verse sections which make most of the song. The first bar is Am and the second, Bm7.
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VIDEO TUTORIALS & PLAY ALONG
Check out the videos below for strumming and the full play along.